WAR SCROLL — COLUMN XV BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS [Heavy progressive guitars, thundering live drums, marching snares and military brass] [Verse 1 — The Appointed Battle] A time of distress for Israel, A time appointed for the war, Against the nations gathered, Their armies standing before them. For the portion of Elohim, There is redemption everlasting, But for the nations of wickedness, Destruction is appointed. All who are prepared for battle, Shall go forth and make their camp, Before the king of the Kittim, And all the forces of Belial. Gathered with him for the day, The appointed day of vengeance, By the sword of Elohim, Against the armies of darkness. [Chorus — Powerful male voices, guitars and brass] BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS! BE STRONG IN THE BATTLE OF ELOHIM! DO NOT FEAR! DO NOT TURN BACK! DO NOT LET YOUR HEART GROW FAINT! THE STRENGTH OF THE WICKED IS SMOKE! THEIR REFUGE IS A LIE! BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS! FOR THE BATTLE OF ELOHIM! [Verse 2 — The Chief Priest] The chief priest shall stand before them, With his brothers, the priests, The Levites and the men of the army, Gathered there to hear his voice. He shall read the appointed prayer, For the time of coming battle, The Rule of His Time before them, With the words of thanksgiving. And the battle lines shall be arranged, According to the Book of War, Each formation in its order, As the ancient rule commands. Then the priest appointed for vengeance, Shall walk among his brothers, To strengthen them for battle, And speak unto them all. [Verse 3 — The Call to Courage] Be strong and courageous, warriors! Be strong for the battle of Elohim! Do not fear or be discouraged, Do not let your hearts grow faint! Do not tremble before their armies, Do not panic at their number, Do not turn your backs before them, Do not flee from their power! For they are a wicked congregation, And all their deeds are darkness, Their desire is for wickedness, Their refuge is founded upon lies. Their strength is smoke that vanishes, Their vast assembly is like chaff, Scattered away before the wind, Until it cannot be found. [Chorus — Thunderous brass and full modern band] BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS! BE STRONG IN THE BATTLE OF ELOHIM! THEIR STRENGTH IS SMOKE! THEIR REFUGE IS A LIE! THEIR ASSEMBLY IS LIKE CHAFF! SCATTERED BEFORE THE WIND! DO NOT FEAR! DO NOT TURN BACK! STAND FOR THE BATTLE OF ELOHIM! [Verse 4 — The Wicked Shall Wither] Every creature of greed shall wither, Like a flower at the harvest, Their strength shall fade away, Their gathering shall not endure. Strengthen yourselves for battle, The battle belonging to Elohim, For this is the appointed day, The day of His mighty judgment. Against the gathered nations, Against the wickedness of flesh, The Elohim of Israel raises His hand, In His wondrous mighty strength! [Verse 5 — The Heavenly Host] The spirits of wickedness face Him, His mighty strength is lifted, The mighty ones of heaven, Are girding themselves for battle. The formations of the holy ones, Prepare for the appointed day, The day of divine vengeance, When judgment shall be revealed. The Elohim of Israel, His mighty hand is raised, Against the powers of wickedness, Against the forces of Belial. [Bridge — Low guitars, rolling snares, rising brass] THE ELOHIM OF ISRAEL! RAISES HIS MIGHTY HAND! THE ARMIES OF THE HOLY ONES! PREPARE FOR THE APPOINTED DAY! THE POWER OF WICKEDNESS! SHALL NOT ENDURE FOREVER! THE ELOHIM OF ISRAEL! HIS PURPOSE SHALL REMAIN! [Final Chorus — Full heavy guitars, massive brass and male choir] BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS! BE STRONG IN THE BATTLE OF ELOHIM! DO NOT FEAR! DO NOT TURN BACK! DO NOT LET YOUR HEART GROW FAINT! THEIR STRENGTH IS SMOKE! THEIR REFUGE IS A LIE! THEIR ASSEMBLY IS LIKE CHAFF! THAT VANISHES IN THE WIND! ETERNAL REDEMPTION! FOR THE PORTION OF ELOHIM! BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS! FOR THE BATTLE OF ELOHIM! [Thunderous marching drums, heavy guitar and brass unison, final sustained chord]
